How to truss a chicken?
I have seen many videos online and by chefs on tv, showing how to truss a chicken. What is your way of trussing a chicken? They all seem to have a different technique, and I am interested in a possible easier method.
Best Answer
Thomas Keller's Ad Hoc Cookbook (one of the best cookbooks I've seen) recommends the following:
Place the chicken with the legs towards you. Tuck the wing tips under the bird. Cut a piece of chicken twine about 3 feet long and center it under the neck of the breast. Pull the twine up over the breast towards you.
Knot the twine, pulling it tight to plump the breast.
Bring the ends of the twine around the ends of the drumsticks and straight up.
Tie as before to pull the ends of the drumsticks together and form a compatct bird. Then tie again to secure the knot.
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What is the easiest way to truss a chicken?
Kitchen twine or string (or even dental floss) is the quickest and easiest way to truss a bird (surprisingly, you can also use gauze in a pinch). The length you need will vary depending on the size of your bird, but it's better have too much than not enough.How do I truss a chicken for rotisserie?
Keep those legs crossed. In culinary school, we had many lessons on chicken, including the various ways to truss one. Doing so, in effect, allows the chicken to retain its moisture while cooking and browning evenly.More answers regarding how to truss a chicken?
Answer 2
I am not very good at interpreting written instructions into something visual... so in case there's anyone else out there like me, here's a video:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/how-to-truss-a-turkey/27751.html
This video is Alton Brown's method, as shown on the Food Network. It's a method that has worked fine for me.
Answer 3
I like this one:
http://ruhlman.com/2010/07/how-to-truss-a-chicken.html
It's simple... and entertaining.
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